Articles by Derek Aaron

By all indications, Memorial Day weekend, despite cooler temperatures, was still a success on Lake Cumberland as tourists poured in to the region. The unofficial kickoff to summer is just the first of many tourist-filled […]

Gather the family and go fishing the first weekend in June for free in Kentucky. ​​​Fishing is good, clean outdoor fun that everyone can enjoy with a minimal investment in gear and time. Hundreds of […]

The first week of committee meetings of the 2023 interim period begin Monday, June 5th for Kentucky lawmakers. An interim joint committee is composed of all members of a Senate standing committee and all members […]

Following the Friday night drowning of a Pulaski County teen who was a passenger in a car that inadvertently drove into Lake Cumberland where Clifty Creek Road meets the water, questions have come about regarding […]

Time is running out for local youth to sign up for the Russell County stop on University of Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari’s satellite camp tour. The camp will take place this coming Saturday, […]

Today is the final day to vote for Lake Cumberland as Kentucky’s “Best Water Tourism Spot” as part of Kentucky Living’s 14th annual Best in Kentucky awards. Lake Cumberland is facing off against Green River […]

Anglers are reminded to check the 2023-24 Kentucky Fishing and Boating Guide before wetting a line this season.​​ A new 15-inch minimum size limit for smallmouth bass in the upper reaches of the Cumberland, Barren, […]

The Russell County Rescue Squad and Russell County Emergency Management assisted in a missing person case in neighboring Wayne County over the holiday weekend. According to the Wayne County Rescue Squad, Justin Begley was located […]

Kentuckians are reminded to buckle up and properly secure children in car seats or boosters during the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which now runs through this coming Sunday night. State officials say of […]

With the Memorial Day Holiday being celebrated today, there are several closings around the county. Both Jamestown and Russell Springs City Halls are closed today. The Russell County Courthouse and judicial center are also closed […]